ExCPT Study Guide 2025/2026 – 160+ Verified Questions with Answers | DEA Forms, Federal Acts, HIPAA, USP <797>, Dosage Calculations, Drug Classes, Labeling & Billing

This ExCPT Study Guide 2025/2026 delivers over 160 verified questions and answers tailored to match the structure and rigor of the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Built for serious test preparation, the guide emphasizes critical knowledge areas such as controlled substances, federal pharmacy law, patient safety, and essential pharmaceutical calculations. Ideal for self-study, classroom use, or instructor-led prep, the guide simplifies complex topics into clear Q&A format, helping students retain exam-critical information while also understanding how to apply it in real-world pharmacy practice. Topics Covered: DEA Compliance & Controlled Substances: DEA Forms 222, 106, 41; Schedule I–V classifications; prescription handling for narcotics and emergency scenarios Federal Pharmacy Law & Regulations: OBRA ’90, HIPAA, Durham-Humphrey Amendment, Combat Methamphetamine Act, Poison Prevention Packaging Act Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding: USP &lt;797&gt; procedures, laminar flow hood use, garbing order, anteroom practices, beyond-use dating Dosage Calculations & Conversions: Metric conversions, IV flow rates, Clark’s Rule for pediatric dosing, concentration/volume calculations Drug Classifications & Brand-Generic Matching: Antihistamines, NSAIDs, antitussives, corticosteroids, cardiovascular medications, antibiotics Labeling & Dispensing Requirements: Auxiliary label usage, DAW codes, container requirements, child-resistant packaging exceptions, NDC breakdown Pharmacy Inventory & Workflow: FIFO inventory, PAR level checks, barcoding, periodic inventory, prescription validation steps Insurance & Reimbursement: Medicare Parts A-D, third-party payer interactions, co-pays, claim rejections, and adjudication terms Patient Communication & Safety: Protected Health Information (PHI), counseling boundaries, OTC product guidance, medication misuse alerts Best For: Pharmacy technician students preparing for the ExCPT and other national certifications Healthcare and medical assisting students reviewing for pharmacology-based roles Vocational and technical schools offering pharmacy technician certification prep Tutors and certification instructors seeking structured and exam-ready resources Technicians in training in both community and institutional pharmacy settings This resource ensures that students not only memorize facts but understand why and how pharmacy protocols must be followed—building long-term competency for certification and beyond. Keywords: ExCPT 2025, pharmacy technician exam, DEA forms, HIPAA, OBRA 90, USP 797, drug classifications, dosage calculation, prescription labeling, auxiliary labels, DAW codes, child-resistant packaging, sterile compounding, inventory control, NDC code, pharmacy billing, Medicare, PHI, federal pharmacy law, Clark’s Rule, therapeutic classes